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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I have a question for horse racing fans, actually a series of questions along the same topic. I noticed all the horses lead with their left front foot with the right coming down immediately after. Is this normal for horses? Is it a left vs right handed thing? Is it an advantage since they circle to the left? Is it bred within them?
That's called a horse lead. All US tracks are left turns, so that's a natural result.
If it were going the opposite direction, you'd see a right lead.
I have a question for horse racing fans, actually a series of questions along the same topic. I noticed all the horses lead with their left front foot with the right coming down immediately after. Is this normal for horses? Is it a left vs right handed thing? Is it an advantage since they circle to the left? Is it bred within them?
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As @PP2 and @PlanB mentioned it is a process to train the horse to lead properly.
I love horse racing and this article- while old does a nice job of explaining the process of training the horse.
http://therail.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/23/the-art-of-switching-leads/?_r=0
Nope, my mistake. I assumed it was a natural process; didn't realize it was something the horses are taught.
Always learning something new on this board.
Took my brother and our crew to Saratoga last year for his Bachelor party last year for opening races and we made a killing on a 50-1 long shot that came in first that had the same name as his Bride. Good times.I spent a day at Saratoga last Sept. I absolutely loved it.
But I could very well be a poor man if it were too close by.
I grew up near Rockingham Park. Spent quite a bit of time there. I was able to control myself but it wasn't easy.I spent a day at Saratoga last Sept. I absolutely loved it.
But I could very well be a poor man if it were too close by.